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AAHomecare at Medtrade Spring – We Ask That You Continue to Fight
March 6, 2017
LAS VEGAS – Speakers at the American Association for Homecare’s Legislative Update characterized 2017 as a “year of opportunity” at last week’s Medtrade Spring. “We believe we can work in the regulatory environment,” said Tom Ryan,
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Leitten Study Reinforces Value of DME
February 27, 2017
WATERLOO, IA – Leitten Consulting released its latest findings on the economic impact Medicare spending has on health care as it relates to durable medical equipment. Leitten’s study, The Case for Medicare Investment in Durable Medical Equipm
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Stand Up for Homecare at Medtrade Spring
February 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – The Stand Up for Homecare Reception/Fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 28, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the South Seas Ballroom F in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Individual tickets ($150) are still available. &nb
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Dare to Be Optimistic
February 20, 2017
LAS VEGAS – It’s true that many HME providers think about attending Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas or Medtrade in Atlanta, long before they ever finally attend. I have heard the stories, and the ending is just about always the same. They say, “I
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Cautious Optimism Reigns as Tom Price is Confirmed New HHS Secretary
February 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga) has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services by a Senate vote of 52-47. AAHomecare president Tom Ryan released a statement immediately following the confirmation, saying that,
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Dr. Price Will Find a Way
February 13, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, AL – As one familiar with the history of the Medicare program (as an early provider and now a beneficiary and association manager), I am convinced beyond any doubt that the HME industry hit rock bottom in 2016 and has begun a move t